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Fundraising for Refugee, Migrant Crisis Film Launched

Sep 21, 2015

A Kickstarter campaign has been launched for CLANDESTINE, a short film that follows the perilous journey of a group of refugees across the Mediterranean. The latest film by Writer/Director Stuart Gatt, the drama delves into the horrors that have led to the death of 2000 refugees…

WWII Catalina Aircraft Wreckage Confirmed

Sep 21, 2015

The Royal Australian Air Force has confirmed that aircraft wreckage found in waters south of Cairns is that of RAAF Number 11 Squadron Catalina A24-25 that crashed on 28 February 1943, killing all 11 personnel on board. Chief of Air Force…

USCG, Agencies Rescue 19 near College Point, NY

Sep 21, 2015

Coast Guard crewmembers assisted local agencies in the rescue of 19 mariners after their vessel capsized near College Point, New York, Sunday.At 1:40 p.m., Coast Guard Sector New York watchstanders were notified via Channel 16 of a vessel…

Fire in Urea carrier Otong Kosasih

Sep 21, 2015

Urea carrier Otong Kosasih suffered fire in superstructure, vessel is docked in Kalidoni Palembang, South Sumatra.  The 1975-built, 11,196 dwt urea carrier Otong Kosasih owned by a local fertilizer company PT. Sriwijaya fertilizer (Pusri)…

USCG Talks Tough - Ship Detentions

Sep 19, 2015

In their recent published Annual Report 2014 Top US Coast Guard official says there will be no let-up in the battle to end ship-sourced waste-oil pollution and ISM Code deficiencies, with even tougher inspection procedures on the way. The…

Ferry Capsizes in Maldives

Sep 15, 2015

A ferry enroute to South Ari Atoll (Alif Dhaal atoll) Maamigili from the capital Male has capsized leaving all the passengers onboard stranded at sea. Around 80 passengers had reportedly been on-board including women and children. Some…

Greeks Despair over Drowned Refugees

Sep 14, 2015

* Thirty-four drown, including 15 children  * Coastguard rescues 1,429 migrants in three days  * Figures show Greece is main refugee gateway to Europe Greek divers trawled the Aegean Sea on Monday for survivors of the country's worst maritime accident involving refugees…

PSC Inspection Workshop by IRS

Sep 14, 2015

IRClass (Indian Register of Shipping) has conducted an executive workshop, in coordination with India’s Directorate General of Shipping and the Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA), on Port State Control (PSC) inspections.  The workshop…

Containership Catches Fire at Manila Port

Sep 13, 2015

The Marshall Islands-flagged containership MV Cape Moreton caught fire while berthed at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT)in Tondo,  in the Philippines on Saturday.   Reports from the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said smoke…

Total-Alliance to Support Refugees

Sep 12, 2015

Air Liquide, Michelin, Sodexo and Total are joining forces to assist refugees being resettled in France. The initiative was driven by the solidarity felt by employees and management of these companies for the refugees, mostly coming from Africa and the Middle East…

Dryad Maritime Risk Analysis, 'A Maritime Nation'

Sep 12, 2015

Dryad Maritime have featured in a special programme ‘A Maritime Nation’ commissioned by the UK Chamber of Shipping, introduced by national newsreader Natasha Kaplinsky and produced by ITN Productions.The current affairs programme aired…

Obama says to Anticipate Refugee Problems for Decades

Sep 12, 2015

Citing the migrant crisis in the European Union, U.S. President Barack Obama said on Friday that the world should expect refugee problems for decades.Speaking at a town hall event with U.S. military members, Obama said military conflicts and climate change will contribute to refugee crises…

IUMI Want Maintenance of Vessel Ownership Records

Sep 11, 2015

The International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) is calling for vessel owners and technical managers to make records available that provide important information on the condition of the ship and its machinery when a ship changes owner.“The…

Nele Maersk Spills Oil off Spain

Sep 10, 2015

Last night, Nele Maersk container ship, bound for Genoa with 21 crew on board, informed Spanish Maritime Safety Agency (Salvamento Maritimo) that there had been an accidental spillage of fuel during a routine operation of fuel transfer between tanks…

Donegal Fishing Boat Nearly Hit by Submarine

Sep 10, 2015

Donegal fishermen are counting their lucky stars after a near-miss with a submarine last week.  A shocked fisherman has described his close encounter with a submarine, which emerged from the water 200 yards away from his boat. According to a report in RTE Raidió na Gaeltachta Seán Briain…

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